Very Good
#331 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 27% in state
Based on limited data
Gladstone Center for Children and Families
Elementary School · Gladstone SD 115
18905 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR 97027
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on OR statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Oregon schools
#331 of 1,226
In Gladstone
#2 of 4
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
Gladstone SD 115
School environment
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Gladstone Center for Children and Families
Gladstone Center for Children and Families is a public elementary school in Gladstone, OR, part of Gladstone SD 115. Gladstone Center for Children and Families serves approximately 97 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Gladstone Center for Children and Families has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 1,226 schools in OR.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 7.5
- OR avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 97 students, Gladstone Center for Children and Families is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
62% of students at Gladstone Center for Children and Families were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Gladstone Center for Children and Families Compares
See how Gladstone Center for Children and Families performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
18905 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR 97027
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gladstone Center for Children and Families may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cedaroak Park Primary School (rated 9.1/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby West Linn), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bolton Primary School (rated 8.8/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby West Linn), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sunset Primary School (rated 8.0/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby West Linn), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Gladstone, see our Gladstone schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 97027 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$91,957
Median Home Value
$464,700
Median Rent
$1,721/mo
Population
12,413
College Educated
24.4%
Homeownership
64.3%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Median Age
45.7
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| PILGRIM LUTHERAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Beaverton, OR | 7.5 |
| Emerson School Portland, OR | 7.6 |
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| Gilchrist Elementary School Gilchrist, OR | 7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gladstone Center for Children and Families
What grades does Gladstone Center for Children and Families serve?
Gladstone Center for Children and Families serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Gladstone Center for Children and Families?
Gladstone Center for Children and Families has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Center for Children and Families?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Center for Children and Families is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gladstone Center for Children and Families rank in OR?
Gladstone Center for Children and Families ranks #331 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Gladstone Center for Children and Families's MySchoolScout rating?
Gladstone Center for Children and Families has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gladstone Center for Children and Families a charter school?
No, Gladstone Center for Children and Families is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gladstone Center for Children and Families a Title I school?
No, Gladstone Center for Children and Families is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gladstone Center for Children and Families?
90.7% of students at Gladstone Center for Children and Families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.9%
- Phone
- (503) 496-3939
Resources & Links
District
Gladstone SD 115- District Enrollment
- 1,609
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,309
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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